The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 29,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
166.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft